Hey all,
I dunno but this may be a pain of a problem but I guess I may as well ask
here seeming there seems to be at least a couple of smart ones here :).
Basically, when I start my 1972 1600 Super Bug in the morning and at the

Anybody got any suggestions where I can get a good brake servo for a 71
kombi?

I'm getting a new interior for my Karmann Ghia convertible, 1969.
When I look under the front hood, there is no barrier between the
compartment and the back of the dash.  When I look I just see
everything exposed, the glove box, the empty radio compartment, and

Hi Ramva!
I'd like to know how much of this sound dampening thing is enough for a bug.
Engine sound is sweet, but music is also needed. ;)
Karls

Hi gang, my old 61 style master cylinder in giving me troubles. I replaced
it last year and have replaced the top grommet twice since. I've heard you
can upgrade the master cylinder to a newer year model. Anyone know what year
and the procedure in the swap? Pics? thanks..

Ok, so I've gotten the whole engine assembled up to putting on the
generator pedestal, when I realize as I'm looking at the case that
there's no place for the oil dipstick.  ARRGHHHH...I've got a type III
case!

Might be a real dumb question...but..is there any way to use a later
regulator..after 69 on a 67 bug???..Can you make them fit/work??..Just
never had any luck with the replacement/aftermarket ones.
pat

    Greetings all,...  I haven't been posting but I have been
lurking and leaning,... don't want to say something stupid and get
Shaq going <G>.
    Anyway,.. we have been running the bug and I've noticed a few

Does anyone know of a good link or instructions for installing a tach?

I have a 68' Westy with an odd electrical problem. With the headlights
off the signals, both left and right, work and the dash indicators
work. With the headlights on, the right signal works and the dash
indicators work. The left signal works outside, but the dash indicators

New engine, preparing for break-in. Used carbs.
dual Dellorto 45's.
One throat is puking gas all over the intake, leaks until the float
chamber is half empty. No other throat behaves this way. The

Somehow, while the car was in pieces for the past 12 years, I have forgotten
where the ground lugs near the injectors go.  Do they go under the fuel
injector retainer nuts,  the intake manifold to head nuts, or under sheet
metal screws?  I did remember the lug at the breather.

I have read extensive discussions about how critical the brake
pushrod length is on the VW braking system and I'm baffled as to
the complexity of the responses/posts on the subject. If the
pedal assembly is mounted in a comfortable operating position,